60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, 2D.
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Astro Attack
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Raging Blasters 2
The sequel to the "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2". This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. Players choose from three pilots to control, and head into battle. The graphics are pixel-perfect, and the music includes chiptune versions.
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Score Attack 16.2%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arcade 7%
The sequel to the "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2". This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. Players choose from three pilots to control, and head into battle. The graphics are pixel-perfect, and the music includes chiptune versions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Score Attack 11.9%, Arcade 8.1%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Score Attack 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Arcade 8.3%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Score Attack 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
Dual elevation horizontal 2D arcade shoot 'em up co-op helicopter action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Score Attack 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Particle Storm is challenging 2D run n gun blending bullet hell and shmup mechanics with striking pixel art, nonstop action, and an energetic soundtrack.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 10.4%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 15%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Arcade 7.1%
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Score Attack 11.2%, Arcade 9.5%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Score Attack 11.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 8.3%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Score Attack 9.3%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Score Attack 6.1%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Score Attack 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Bullet Hell 5.1%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Score Attack 11.5%, Arcade 6.7%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Score Attack 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Arcade 8.1%
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Score Attack 15.2%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Arcade 7.6%
Explore an island resort overrun by mysterious creatures that look like ducks in an 8-way water gun blasting romp with arcade shoot 'em up and run & gun action RPG game modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Score Attack 8.8%
A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 26%, Arcade 9.3%, Local Co-Op 6.3%, Shooter 5%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Score Attack 16.2%, Arcade 9.4%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Local Co-Op 10%, Arcade 6.3%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Score Attack 17%, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Score Attack 13.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 9.2%
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Bullet Hell 12%, Arcade 9.9%, Local Co-Op 8.6%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Score Attack 7%, Action 6.1%
Oddinary Highway is a retrofuturistic shoot’em up with roguelite elements and ever-changing game mechanics. Set out on a dangerous journey through the hyperspace known as the “Oddinary Highway” to face Boss and his robo-mafia.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 18%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Score Attack 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.5%
Spark is a creative, combo-centric, Shoot 'em up game. It's a 3-in-1 old-school arcade game fueled by the competitive urge to climb the leaderboards. The unique shooting system hooks the player as they discover more and more ways to create beautiful and effective combos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 8.6%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Score Attack 9.3%, Arcade 8.8%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Arcade 10%, Score Attack 8.6%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 12%, Action 9.4%
Take flight in this fast-paced danmaku shoot 'em up! Dodge dense bullet patterns, graze enemy fire, and unleash spell cards across dynamic vertical and horizontal scrolling stages. Choose from 4 playable characters to defeat over 10 bosses and cure the glohm.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 15%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Arcade 9.5%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Score Attack 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Arcade 8.7%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 5.5%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Score Attack 8%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Score Attack 8.4%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Score Attack 13.5%, Arcade 7.5%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 8.1%, Arcade 7.7%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Score Attack 20.4%, Arcade 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 9.1%, Score Attack 8.4%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Side Scroller 30.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Action 5.6%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 6.6%, Action 5.6%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 5.1%
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Score Attack 12.4%, Arcade 10.3%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 4.8%
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 6.9%
Shoot ’em up, with beautiful 2D pixel art, addictive shooter gameplay, classic levels and weapons that will let you perform a symphony of destruction of the alien base in the black eye galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Score Attack 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Arcade 5.7%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Arcade 7.3%, Action 3.9%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 4.8%
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Local Co-Op 13%, Arcade 9%, Score Attack 8.8%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Local Co-Op 16%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Arcade 7.5%
Space Force Squadron is a horizontal 2d shmup. Choose between 4 pilots with different spaceships and different attributes. Buy upgrades for ships using points earned in battles. This is arcade style game, meaning there is no possibility to save.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 8.5%
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Score Attack 17.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 5.3%
